Active in Liga MX
Career
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Érik Lira Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 17%
Weight 13%
Experience 54%
vs Liga MX
Height 10%
Weight 9%
Experience 48%
Traits
PRIME
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 45
Shooting 62
Defense 38
Workrate 22
Passing 55
Key Strength 62 Shooting
Area to Watch 22 Workrate
Match Stats
Recent appearances across all competitions
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | CF Pachuca 1-2 Cruz Azul | 90' | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juarez | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3-3 Cruz Azul | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul | 90' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Cruz Azul 4-3 Club America | 90' | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Sep 06, 2026 | Cruz Azul 1-0 Santos Laguna | 11' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Club Tijuana 2-1 Cruz Azul | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Cruz Azul 2-3 Atlante FC | 39' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Cruz Azul 2-1 Puebla | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Atletico San Luis 2-3 Cruz Azul | 77' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Jul 06, 2026 | Mexico 2-3 England | 100' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
| Jul 01, 2026 | Mexico 2-0 Ecuador | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Czechia 0-3 Mexico | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Mexico 1-0 South Korea | 94' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Mexico 2-0 South Africa | 76' | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 77 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Cruz Azul 4-1 Necaxa | 93' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Club Queretaro 1-1 Cruz Azul | 97' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Cruz Azul 1-1 Club Tijuana | 60' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Club America 1-1 Cruz Azul | 93' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Cruz Azul 1-2 CF Pachuca | 18' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
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| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Club Queretaro vs Cruz Azul | 74 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Cruz Azul vs Leon | 14 |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Tigres UANL vs Cruz Azul | 16 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Guadalajara Chivas vs Cruz Azul | 27 |
Player Market Value
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Current Value €12.0M
Peak Value €12.0M (Q1'26)
€12.0M €6.0M €0
Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26
Érik Lira has established himself as Cruz Azul's Bronze-tier Engine. Since crossing the capital from UNAM Pumas in early 2022, the 26-year-old midfielder has become a fundamental piece of the puzzle, bringing relentless energy to the centre of the park as he continues to chase the first major silverware of his professional career.
The data paints a clear picture of a tireless worker. Logging a massive 2,683 minutes across 30 outings, he serves as the tactical heartbeat of the team. Recognised officially as a SQUAD PLAYER, he offers complete reliability and delivers consistently whenever called upon. Right now, he is on an upward trajectory, finding a rich vein of form to dictate the tempo of matches. A standout Defense profile tells the story of a gritty competitor who excels at breaking up opposition play, tracking back, and recovering possession in critical areas.
In the wider footballing market, his steady performances justify a solid €9M valuation. As a crucial defensive midfielder with peak years still ahead of him, his stable market trend highlights his consistent value to the club's broader ambitions.